Podcasts about Toil

After two years of war, over 80% of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed. Our correspondent assesses various plans for reconstruction. Do large lay-offs in American firms mean AI is coming for white-collar jobs? And remembering James Watson, the controversial scientist who discovered the structure of DNA. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two years of war, over 80% of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed. Our correspondent assesses various plans for reconstruction. Do large lay-offs in American firms mean AI is coming for white-collar jobs? And remembering James Watson, the controversial scientist who discovered the structure of DNA. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of the Trinity season, our attention shifts to the Lord's promise to return on the Last Day. That will will be a day of both judgment and mercy. Jesus tells us that He is coming again and that this sinful world will be destroyed, and that He will create a new heavens and earth. On that day, believers and unbelievers will be separated. Believers will receive the kingdom  (Heaven) which Jesus has won for them by His death, but unbelievers will receive what all sinners deserve - eternal judgment in hell.  For this reason our God tells us to be ready for that day. James writes: "You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!" (James 5:8-9) Knowing that we have an eternal kingdom, we are to live our lives in faith and godliness: "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works." (Titus 2:11-14) This hymn is a beautiful poetic description of the glory of heaven, and a reminder of the evil world the LORD desires to deliver us from. It also serves as a reminder to be faithful and sober as we await and prepare for His return. Verse 4 is a wonderful summary of the hymn in its entirety: Strive, man, to win that glory; Toil, man, to gain that light; Send hope before to grasp it Till hope be lost in sight. Exult, O dust and ashes, The Lord shall be thy part; His only, His forever, Thou shalt be and thou art.  Join us as we are reminded of the the Lord's promise to return to deliver us from this evil world through His work on the cross and as we encourage one another to strive, in our Christian lives, to enter His glory! May it be so, by God's grace, for each of us! 

Vous faites quoi ce vendredi 7 novembre à 12h30 ? Moi, j'invite Julie Bonnot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Gouvernante, pour un webinaire exceptionnel !Si vous êtes directeur d'établissement, de l'hébergement ou que vous vous intéressez aux étages, inscrivez-vous gratuitement !1️⃣ Présentation de l'épisode :Annoncer une mauvaise nouvelle n'est jamais un moment facile.Et pourtant, c'est une réalité que tous les managers connaissent un jour.Il y a quelques semaines, un manager m'a raconté une situation désagréable où il était gêné d'annoncer une mauvaise nouvelle à son collaborateur.Il ne savait pas par où commencer...C'est pour cette raison que j'ai voulu consacrer cet épisode à ce sujet.Car annoncer une nouvelle difficile, ce n'est pas seulement une compétence de communication.C'est un acte de management, un moment où votre posture, vos mots et votre attitude peuvent transformer une épreuve en preuve de leadership.Dans cet épisode, je vais vous partager 7 étapes simples et concrètes pour annoncer une nouvelle difficile sans briser la relation.Vous êtes manager ou souhaitez le devenir ? Cet épisode va vous donner de bons outils !2️⃣ Notes et références :▶️ Toutes les notes et références de l'épisode sont à retrouver ici.3️⃣ Le sponsor de l'épisode : HotelPartnerHotelPartner Revenue ManagementPrendre un rendez-vous avec MarjolaineDites que vous venez d'Hospitality Insiders et Marjolaine se déplace gratuitement dans votre établissement pour effectuer un diagnostic !4️⃣ Chapitrage : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:00 - Planifier le rendez-vous pour décharger son esprit00:03:00 - Noter les points principaux à évoquer00:04:00 - Répéter la conversation à voix haute00:06:00 - Créer le bon cadre00:08:00 - Annoncer les faits avec empathie00:09:00 - Accueillir la réaction de l'autre00:11:00 - Accompagner la suite et construire l'après00:13:00 - ConclusionSi cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In Mary Wilkins Freeman's short story "Luella Miller," a tale is told about a woman named Luella, who is prone to hysterics and drains the energy from everyone around her. Is she just a woman in need of help? Or something much, much more sinister?   Read Freeman's story on the Library of America "Story of the Week" site or listen to it via the Podcastle podcast, here: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastle-650-luella-miller/id276266378?i=1000496354075    Recommended in this episode: Rachel Harrison's Play Nice and Lora Senf's The Nighthouse Keeper   NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: The Graveyard Apartment by Mariko Koike Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Vous faites quoi ce vendredi 7 novembre à 12h30 ? Moi, j'invite Julie Bonnot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Gouvernante, pour un webinaire exceptionnel !Si vous êtes directeur d'établissement, de l'hébergement ou que vous vous intéressez aux étages, inscrivez-vous gratuitement !Aujourd'hui, nous allons parler d'un sujet qui est de plus en plus d'actualité, la génération Z ! Qui est cette génération Z, vous demandez-vous peut-être ? Il s'agit de la population née entre 1997 et 2012. Et devinez quoi ? Cette génération représentera 30 % de la force active en 2030. C'est énorme, n'est-ce pas ? Mais voilà le problème. La génération Z est très différente des précédentes. Elle est difficile à cerner et à manager avec les méthodes traditionnelles. En effet, cette génération est très mobile et peut refuser un haut salaire si elle ne retrouve ni les valeurs ni le confort auxquels elle aspire. Elle utilise aussi massivement les réseaux sociaux dans sa recherche d'emploi - 79 % des candidats de moins de 35 ans le font. Alors, quelle est la solution ? Il faut apprendre, comprendre, et innover. Pour illustrer, prenons l'exemple de deux entreprises. D'abord, Kimpton St Honoré, qui a innové en proposant un CV d'entreprise. Puis, Les Maisons Pariente qui ont créé un comité RSE, basé sur le volontariat. En conclusion, comprendre et intégrer la génération Z est un défi, mais aussi une opportunité. C'est le début d'un chemin passionnant. Alors, restons ouverts, curieux et prêts à apprendre. Ressources citées : L'article de Forbes Mon post Linkedin Chapitrage 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 Identification de la génération Z 00:04:03 Défis pour les employeurs et les managers 00:07:22 Solutions et adaptation nécessaire des entreprises 00:12:07 Nécessité d'une communication forte et d'un lien social 00:18:00 Nouvelles approches et changements de paradigme en recrutement Si cet épisode vous a passionné, rejoignez-moi sur :L'Hebdo d'Hospitality Insiders, pour ne rien raterL'Académie Hospitality Insiders, pour vous former aux fondamentaux de l'accueilLe E-Carnet "Devenir un Artisan Hôtelier" pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire de l'accueil un véritable artLinkedin, pour poursuivre la discussionInstagram, pour découvrir les coulissesLa bibliothèque des invités du podcastMerci de votre fidélité et à bientôt !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

New mamar- Toil in Torah

See Azure SRE Agent transform your DevOps workflow from reactive firefighting to proactive reliability engineering. This demo showcases end-to-end incident management with ServiceNow integration, custom runbook automation, and intelligent source code analysis. Watch as incidents automatically trigger diagnosis, mitigation, root cause analysis, create GitHub tickets, and hand off to coding agents—plus get a preview of scheduled task capabilities that automate repetitive operations, freeing your team to focus on innovation and critical business insights. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 07:51 - Demo: AI-Powered Root Cause Analysis via Source Code Integration 08:27 - Demo: Auto-Generated Dev Tickets in GitHub & Azure DevOps 09:50 - Demo: Seamless Handoff to Coding Agent for Automated Fixes 11:28 - Coming Soon: Scheduled Tasks - Automate Repetitive Work, Focus on Innovation 12:10 - Demo: Post-Deployment Health Checks and Prevention Recommended resources Azure Portal Learn page Public preview blog YouTube Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure

See Azure SRE Agent transform your DevOps workflow from reactive firefighting to proactive reliability engineering. This demo showcases end-to-end incident management with ServiceNow integration, custom runbook automation, and intelligent source code analysis. Watch as incidents automatically trigger diagnosis, mitigation, root cause analysis, create GitHub tickets, and hand off to coding agents—plus get a preview of scheduled task capabilities that automate repetitive operations, freeing your team to focus on innovation and critical business insights. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 07:51 - Demo: AI-Powered Root Cause Analysis via Source Code Integration 08:27 - Demo: Auto-Generated Dev Tickets in GitHub & Azure DevOps 09:50 - Demo: Seamless Handoff to Coding Agent for Automated Fixes 11:28 - Coming Soon: Scheduled Tasks - Automate Repetitive Work, Focus on Innovation 12:10 - Demo: Post-Deployment Health Checks and Prevention Recommended resources Azure Portal Learn page Public preview blog YouTube Connect Scott Hanselman | Twitter/X: @SHanselman Azure Friday | Twitter/X: @AzureFriday Azure | Twitter/X: @Azure

Here's the first episode of Toil and Trouble, a new true crime series from Hannah George and Taylor Glenn that steps into the world of magic and tells an incredibly gripping story exploring the line between care and control…that ends up in court. All episodes are out now just search for Toil And Trouble wherever you get your podcasts. Here's episode one...Rye, East Sussex. Alfred Douglas, an 80-year-old scholar of the occult, is locked in his own home, surrounded by shattered glass. A teacher and beloved author, Alfred now lives with Maura, a former student who became his lodger during the pandemic. But what started as a friendship is changing into something far more dangerous.This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Government website that can help, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-helpHosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edition 420 of Sounds That Can Be Made is now available as a podcast! Playlist: Asia – Heat Of The Moment (from Asia)Blue Öyster Cult – Fire Of Unknown Origin (from Fire Of Unknown Origin)Demon – Breakout (from Breakout)Pentesilea Road – The Geometry of Nothing (from Sonnets From The Drowsiness)Warchief – Ghost Egg (from Toil & […]

Send us a textYes, it is that time of year once again when we chat about the darker side of whisky.This Episode is sponsored by Sherbrooke Liquor, one of the World's Best Top Bottle Shops.Support the showThank you for listening and remember to drink respectfully!We want to hear from you! Send us an email at dramfineyeg@gmail.com

Mike Smailes continues our series from Ecclesiastes 4

11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.Ecclesiastes 3:11-147 “Listen, my people, and I will speak;     I will testify against you, Israel:     I am God, your God.8 I bring no charges against you concerning your sacrifices     or concerning your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.9 I have no need of a bull from your stall     or of goats from your pens,10 for every animal of the forest is mine,     and the cattle on a thousand hills.11 I know every bird in the mountains,     and the insects in the fields are mine.12 If I were hungry I would not tell you,     for the world is mine, and all that is in it.13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls     or drink the blood of goats?14 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God,     fulfill your vows to the Most High,15 and call on me in the day of trouble;     I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”Psalm 50:7-1527 And as it is appointed unto men once to die,Hebrews 9:27"All Is Vanity”“The Vanity of Wisdom”“The Vanity of Self-Indulgence”“The Vanity of Living Wisely”“The Vanity of Toil”11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.Ecclesiastes 3:11-14“Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth ‘thrown in': aim at Earth and you will get neither.”C.S. Lewis33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Matthew 6:33We can live FOR this world and give up heaven. We can live FOR heaven and attempt to avoid this world. Or we can live IN CHRIST and experience the best of both.10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.John 10:10WHEN WE FOCUS ON EARTH, WE CAN'T SEE HEAVEN19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy,[c] your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy,[d] your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.Matthew 6:19-24King Tut's Coffin Photo*It has been wisely observed that a moving truck full of possessions never follows a hearse. Everything one might take with them to the world beyond is left behind. The pharaohs of Egypt were buried with gold and treasures to take into the afterlife, but they left it all behind. Even further, though gold is a precious thing on earth, God uses it to pave the streets of heaven.David GuzikBut the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can't see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being. So nobody has a good excuse. What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn't treat him like God, refusing to worship him, they trivialized themselves into silliness and confusion so that there was neither sense nor direction left in their lives. They pretended to know it all, but were illiterate regarding life. They traded the glory of God who holds the whole world in his hands for cheap figurines you can buy at any roadside stand.Romans 1:19-23 (MSG)22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.Matthew 19:22WHEN WE FOCUS ON HEAVEN, WE CAN'T SEE EARTH30-32 Jesus answered by telling a story. “There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him up, and went off leaving him half-dead. Luckily, a priest was on his way down the same road, but when he saw him he angled across to the other side. Then a Levite religious man showed up; he also avoided the injured man.Luke 10:30-32(MSG)“Don't be so heavenly minded that they're no earthly good.”WHEN WE FOCUS ON CHRIST, WE SEE THE BEST OF BOTHSince, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.Colossians 3:1-431 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. John 4:31-38EVERY SEASON IS BEAUTIFULEVERY GIFT IS FROM GODEVERY TASK IS WORTH THE EFFORT

Brad Geesaman, Principal Security Engineer at Ghost, joins the podcast today to explore how AI and large language models are transforming the world of application security. The discussion starts with the concept of "toil"—the repetitive, exhausting work that drains AppSec teams as they struggle to keep up with mountains of security findings and alerts. Brad shares his insights on how LLMs can provide meaningful leverage by handling the heavy lifting of triage, classification, and evidence gathering, while keeping humans firmly in the loop for final decisions. They also discuss the seismic shift happening in the AppSec market, with AI-native approaches potentially disrupting traditional security tooling. Listen along to hear more about the future of secure coding and how artificial intelligence might finally give security teams the helicopter view they need to fight fires effectively.FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: ➜Twitter: @AppSecPodcast➜LinkedIn: The Application Security Podcast➜YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApplicationSecurityPodcast Thanks for Listening! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Last episode, we welcomed author Jen Julian on podcast. And this episode, Mel and Lisa discuss her book Red Rabbit Ghost in more detail.  College Freshman Jesse Calloway returns to his hometown of Blacknot in North Carolina after receiving mysterious anonymous texts in a college social media app with clues about his mother's unresolved death. She died when he was an infant, so he doesn't remember much of her–and he will do anything to learn more. Unfortunately, layers of secrets cover this small town tragedy (and other aspects of its past as well), and it will be hard for Jesse to uncover the truth while simultaneously facing his unresolved loss.  Recommended in this episode: Clairviolence by Mo Moshaty NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.  UP NEXT: Mary Wilkins Freeman's "Luella Miller"  Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.   

Aujourd'hui, nous découvrons Alain Passard, un grand chef français étoilé Michelin. Son restaurant L'Arpège, à Paris, est connu dans le monde entier. Il cuisine avec beaucoup de créativité et d'amour pour les légumes.Dans cette leçon, tu vas apprendre du vocabulaire sur la cuisine, les plats et les restaurants, et tu vas découvrir ce qui rend ce chef si spécial. Tu veux améliorer ton français ?Je t'aide à progresser avec mon programme "Learn French" :️Parler | Écouter | Lire | ÉcrireDébutant à Pré-intermédiaire : Niveaux A1 / A2 / B1 Rejoins le programme !Réserve une session gratuite ici :https://calendly.com/davidalexandercantu Pas sûr ? Rejoins le groupe WhatsApp pour du contenu exclusifhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/EoTmoMqppBkCGT0Q02uCux Suis-moi aussi sur les réseaux:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidalexandercantuTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidalexanderfrenchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidalexandercantuLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalexandercantu

Pastor Josh Lee 

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Works of ministry can wonderful but difficult at the same time. Therefore, we ALL need to be strengthened in the grace of Christ.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Darren Hele, CEO of Famous Brands, about the company’s latest financial results. The JSE-listed restaurant group, which owns Steers, Debonairs Pizza, Wimpy, and Mugg & Bean, reported a 5.8% rise in operating profit to R393 million for the six months ended 31 August 2025, while revenue grew 5.6% to R4.2 billion and headline earnings per share increased 8% to 236 cents. Famous Brands also surpassed a major milestone, expanding its restaurant network to 3,008 outlets. In other interviews, Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Symmetry, talks about whether the current artificial intelligence boom could be turning into a bubble. Despite growing chatter about inflated valuations and investor exuberance, markets continue to climb higher. Odendaal breaks down what typically defines an investment bubble, how today’s AI-driven rally compares to past episodes, and whether investors should be worried - or simply enjoy the ride while it lasts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Symmetry, about whether the current artificial intelligence boom could be turning into a bubble. Despite growing chatter about inflated valuations and investor exuberance, markets continue to climb higher. Odendaal breaks down what typically defines an investment bubble, how today’s AI-driven rally compares to past episodes, and whether investors should be worried - or simply enjoy the ride while it lasts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your job isn't just about a paycheck—it's part of God's bigger plan. In this conversation, Pastor Chris Kouba and host Josh Thomas unpack what Scripture says about work, ambition, and calling. From Genesis to the modern workplace, they reveal how we can pursue excellence without losing sight of what truly matters. If you've ever wondered whether your work really matters to God, this episode is for you.To find out more about Pastor Chris, follow him on all the social platforms (@ckouba) and to connect with the ministry of United City visit https://unitedcity.churchShow NotesFollow on Instagram: @stepup.podcastFollow United City: @untdcitychurchConnect with Pastor Chris: http://chriskouba.comMore About United City: https://unitedcity.church/

Today, we welcome writer Jen Julian to discuss her book Red Rabbit Ghost. Jen Julian is a writer from Eastern North Carolina. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and an MFA in Fiction from UNC Greensboro.  Her short story collection, Earthly Delights and Other Apocalypses, was the winner of the Press 53 Fiction Prize and was published in 2018, and her debut novel, Red Rabbit Ghost, is out now through Orbit/Redhook, 2025. Recent work has appeared in Gulf Coast Magazine, The Harvard Advocate, swamp pink, hex, Bourbon Penn, Third Coast Magazine, Wigleaf, and SmokeLong Quarterly, among other places. She has won numerous awards, been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best Small Fictions, and Best of the Net, and had her work recognized as notable in The Best American Short Stories 2023. Recommended in this episode: Alisa Alering's Smothermoss and Rebecca Baum's forthcoming The Brood  NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: We discuss Red Rabbit Ghost in more detail.   Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.   

While the government shutdown has temporarily silenced the flow of official macroeconomic data, other warning lights are flashing red. High-yield spreads are widening, loan-loss provisions are climbing across the banking sector, and negative revisions to corporate profits continue to erode confidence. Roughly a third of industries are already in recession—a sign that the slowdown is more pervasive than headline figures suggest. Against this backdrop, the question is no longer whether the Federal Reserve will act, but whether it is already too late.

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Listen to Pastor Marc preach from Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, observing how at rock bottom, you can find a foundation for real joy.

"What Do We Gain From Our Toil?" A sermon preached by the Rev. Nathan Dickerson on October 5th, 2025. ESV SCRIPTURE REFERENCE. Head over to restorationarlington.org to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church. We're a church in Arlington that connects people to God, to others, and to the needs of the world. We'd love for you to join us online or in-person soon.

In Elizabeth Hand's A Haunting on the Hill, Holly Sherwin is living every writer's dream. She has grant money to finish her new play, which she uses to rent a mansion in the woods so that she can work in peace. The only problem? The mansion is Hill House, a living, breathing bad place that promises to turn Holly's dream into a nightmare.   Recommended in this episode: Laura Purcell's The Silent Companions   NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: Interview with author Jen Julian  Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about why we toil at work, from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, September 30, 2025.

This sermon by guest preacher Paul Maughan, encourages doing all work with excellence, gratitude, and an eternal perspective, as unto the Lord, bringing glory to God and blessing to others.

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“She looks through water, / She looks through air,  She leaps at the moon / And she looks in. Give her silver, Give her gold,  / And bind her eyes  With a brick and a pin.” “Where All Things Perish” by Tanith Lee was first published in Weird Tales #325 (Fall 2001). It's available in full on Weird Fiction Review's website, which also links to an interview with Lee by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer.   Recommended in this episode: The Butchering Art by Lindsey Fitzharris   NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: The Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand Buy our books here, including our newest Toil and Trouble.

Proverbs 23:4 ESVDo not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.

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Louise : Tu as vu le ciel ce soir ? Pas un seul nuage, pas de pollution… on distingue parfaitement toutes les étoiles.Julien : Oui, c'est magnifique. On arrive même à deviner pas mal de constellations ! Ça me rappelle quand j'étais petit !Louise : Ah bah petit, c'est sûr qu'on l'est quand on voit la taille de l'univers ! Ça nous remet bien à notre place, d'ailleurs.Julien : Moi, j'y suis bien à ma place en tout cas, à partager des beaux moments comme ça avec toi ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui, Abel Boyi, éducateur, Charles Consigny, avocat, et Flora Ghebali, entrepreneure dans la transition écologique, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

Today on Too Opinionated , we sit down with actress Nora McLellan!  Nora can currently be seen playing Sister Rose on Son of a Critch. It is a role that would not be possible without the incredible show creators Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe.  Nora is also known for her work on SyFy's Revival, Hudson and Rex, Strays, KillJoys, Raising Hope, Orphan Black, The X-Files and Double, Double, Toil and Trouble.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

In this sermon, we explore Solomon's sobering reflections on the vanity of all human labor apart from Christ. Life is full of weariness and frustration, and no matter how hard we work or what we build, death ultimately claims it all. Solomon shows how toil under the sun is filled with sorrow because what we labor for will be left to others—often to those who may squander it. Yet, amidst this seeming futility, there is hope and meaning found in fearing God and receiving His gifts with thanksgiving.Key Themes:The weariness and vanity of labor in a fallen worldHow death renders all toil fleeting and often fruitlessThe curse of working hard only to leave the fruits to anotherThe difference faith in God makes for meaning in life and workEncouragement to find joy in God's provision and to live for His eternal kingdomReflection Quote:“I hate life, yet I am afraid to die.” — Voltaire (echoing Solomon's honest struggle)What you'll learn:Why all labor is ultimately “vanity” without GodHow fearing God and keeping His commandments unlocks true meaningThe biblical perspective on work, rest, and eternal hopeHow the wicked's toil benefits the righteous in the life to comeJoin us as we wrestle with life's biggest questions and discover lasting hope in Christ.#Ecclesiastes #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #VanityOfToil #MeaningOfLife"

This week, we consider how God designed work as worship, how to navigate the struggles of toil, and how they shape us for His calling. (https://slocity.church/im-new) - Click here to fill out a connect card if you're new(https://slocity.church/this-week) - Click here to jump into community(https://subsplash.com/slocitychurch/app) - Click here to download the app and stay connected(https://slocity.church/give) - We dream of being a generous church that trusts God fully and makes a difference. If God has put it on your heart to give, click the link above.

This is the last of the public Unhinged series as we'll be heading back into the studio for episode 98 next week!!! Wooohoooo!!! Unhinged will continue over on Patreon though, for those who have enjoyed these audio versions! So what do we have this week?! Well, the title gives you a hint, but as always, we like to mix things up! Expect witchcraft, midwives and healers, pacts with the devil and 2 cracking Lady Lobotomy questions, which will leave their mark.  ▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcast▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.co.uk▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.store Watch the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com▶︎ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/liverpoolpodcaststudios▶︎ LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-podcast-studios

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Ralph welcomes labor organizer Chris Townsend to discuss the current state of the labor movement under the second Trump administration. Then, Ralph talks to journalist Mariah Blake about PFAS and her new book “They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.”Chris Townsend has been a union member and leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.We've moved up an administrative layer of labor leaders, time markers, folks who see their role as at best guiding the sinking ship, managing the decline, taking best care as they can think of the members as their lives are destroyed, as the employers move to liquidate us.Chris TownsendIn many ways, exceeding the gravity of the political action crisis (our subordination to the Democratic Party, our membership estrangement from the political process, the lack of any significant trade union education of the rank and file other than a few cheap slogans)…is that the crisis that we face is the crisis of our very existence.Chris TownsendIt's far easier to shrink the labor movement than it is to build it and grow it. And that's our job. No other force in the country is going to do the work of adding the many millions of unorganized toilers—I use the word “toilers” very carefully…Toil is really what we've been reduced to, and increasingly so. So there's absolutely, I would indict the labor movement loudly, daily, that there is as yet no understanding that unless we go back out to the unorganized and take the spirit of trade unionism—unity, one for all, take on the employer, organize, defend each other, move forward, recapture some of this gargantuan wealth that we create each day on the job—unless that spirit is returned into an organizing wave or at least an attempt to do this, our fate has been sealed.Chris TownsendMariah Blake is an investigative journalist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Mother Jones, the New Republic, and other publications. She was a Murrey Marder Nieman Fellow in Watchdog Journalism at Harvard University. And she is the author of They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.PFAS are a large family of chemicals with some pretty amazing properties—they're extremely resistant to heat, stains, water, grease, electrical currents. They stand up to corrosive chemicals that burn through virtually every other material (including, in some cases, steel). And this makes them extremely useful. And as a result, they found their way into thousands of everyday products. On the other hand, they are probably the most insidious pollutants in all of human history. So they stay in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years. Those that have been studied are highly toxic, even in the most minuscule of doses. And they are literally polluting the entire planet.Mariah BlakeThe way we regulate chemicals in this country at the moment makes zero sense. You do see changes happening in response to the unique threat posed by these chemicals on a state level. And this is really in response to citizen activism. So a number of states are passing laws that have banned the entire class of chemicals. That is not how we regulate chemicals in this country normally. We normally regulate them one by one, but at this moment 30 US states have passed at least 170 laws restricting PFAS, including 16 full or partial bans on the entire class of chemicals in consumer goods.Mariah BlakeThe amazing thing is the families of all these lobbyists have got these chemicals in their own bodies, their own kids, their own infants. I mean, don't they crank that into their daily mission as to how they're going to confront efforts by citizens around the country to ban and regulate these chemicals? How oblivious can you be? These oil and gas executives and lobbyists in Washington, their own families are being contaminated.Ralph NaderThese were people very much like Michael, people who had never taken much of an interest in politics, who'd spent their lives trusting that there were systems in place to protect them. And now that trust had been shattered. But rather than becoming cynical or resigned, they fought like hell to protect their families. And along the way, they discovered these hidden strengths that turned them into really remarkable advocates.Mariah BlakeNews 8/8/25* In Gaza, even the Israeli media is starting to acknowledge the scale of the starvation crisis. The New Yorker reporters, “Channel 12 [Israel's most-watched mainstream news broadcast], aired a series of startling…photographs of emaciated babies, and of children being trampled as they stood in food lines, holding out empty pots…[as well as] pictures of mothers weeping because they had no way to feed their families…Ohad Hemo, the network's correspondent for Palestinian affairs, concluded, ‘There is hunger in Gaza, and we have to say it loud and clear…The responsibility lies not only with Hamas but also with Israel.'” According to the U.N.'s World Food Programme, more than one in three people are not eating for days in a row. Yet, polls show that a “vast majority of Israeli Jews – 79 percent – say they are ‘not so troubled' or ‘not troubled at all' by the reports of famine and suffering among the Palestinian population in Gaza,” according Haaretz. This callous disregard for the lives of Palestinians among Israel's majority population ensures that this humanitarian crisis will worsen even more unless the government faces real external pressure to end the devastation and provide humanitarian aid.* Meanwhile, Axios reports the government of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “unanimously voted Monday to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who is currently prosecuting [Netanyahu] for corruption.” As this piece explains, “This is the first time an Israeli government has ever voted to fire an attorney general,” sparking “immediate accusations Netanyahu was seeking to protect himself and his aides.” The Israeli Supreme Court issued an injunction blocking the move. However, this act, and the ensuing backlash, all but guarantees the bombardment of Gaza will continue as Netanyahu uses the campaign as a political liferaft.* Speaking of political crises, a major one is unfolding here at home. In Texas, the Republican-dominated state legislature is seeking to redraw the state's congressional maps to give Republicans five additional seats, which President Trump claims they are “entitled” to, per ABC. This naked power grab has set off a firestorm, with Democratic-controlled states like California and New York vowing to retaliate by redrawing their own maps to maximize their party's advantage. Texas state Democratic legislators, in an attempt to deny Republicans the quorum they need to enact the new maps, have fled to Illinois. Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered their arrest, but they are seeking safe harbor in Illinois. Gerrymandering has plagued the American body politic since the foundation of the republic; perhaps this new crisis will force a resolution to the issue at the federal level. Then again, probably not.* In more positive legal news, former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan reports that in an “Important win…A court rejected Google's effort to overturn a unanimous jury verdict finding that Google illegally monopolized key markets.” Crucially, the court also found that “digital monopolies can enjoy the fruits of their illegal conduct even after it stops.” In practice, this ruling means a remedy “may need to go beyond just stopping the illegal behavior so that the market can truly be opened up to competition.” However, Google is still appealing the ruling to the corporate-friendly Supreme Court, so the ultimate fate of this decision remains in the balance.* On Tuesday, the New York Times published an article giving an inside look at financier and pedophile sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's “Manhattan Lair.” Among other notable features of the seven-story townhouse: a surveillance camera inside Epstein's bedroom. One can only imagine the images it captured. Another notable feature: the preponderance of photographs of powerful and influential figures with Epstein, including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Epstein's Saudi connections, including a passport with a fake name and an address in Saudi Arabia which he used to enter several countries, including the Kingdom in the 1980s, have not been deeply probed.* Our remaining stories for this week all revolve around the Trump administration. First, after complaining that the Bureau of Labor Statistics “rigged” economic data to make his administration and Republicans look bad, Trump has fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. As POLITICO notes, budget constraints and workforce cuts have already enfeebled BLS, and the bureau's attempts to insulate itself from political pressure will now be strained to the limit as whomever Trump does install will – implicitly or explicitly – understand that their fate will be tied to reporting out positive economic data. In the long run, this blow against accuracy in official economic reporting could do immense damage to the confidence of those considering investing in the United States.* Another Trump power grab is aimed at the District of Columbia. At 3 a.m. on Sunday, an altercation occurred between two fifteen-year-olds and Edward Coristine, the infamous DOGE staffer nicknamed “Big Balls,” in Washington's Logan Circle neighborhood. According to AP, “the group approached…[Coristine's] car and made a comment about taking it…[he then]...turned to confront the group…the teens then attacked him…officers patrolling nearby intervened…[and] the teens fled on foot.” This objectively strange, though ultimately mundane, attempted carjacking by teenagers has spurred the president to threaten a federal takeover of D.C., even as “violent crime overall is down more than 25% from the same period last year.” This is not the first time Republicans have threatened a federal takeover of the District, and in recent years there have been increasing tensions between the local and federal government – but D.C. is largely powerless to resist as it lacks the constitutional protections of statehood.* The Trump administration is also taking actions that will endanger the health and safety of all Americans. NBC reports Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is terminating 22 contracts, amounting to around $500 million, for research and development of mRNA vaccines. These contracts were awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA. One of these contracts was intended to help develop an mRNA-based vaccine for H5N1, the strain of bird flu that has infected dozens of people in the United States, according to this report. Rick Bright, who directed BARDA through the first Trump administration is quoted saying, “This isn't just about vaccines…It's about whether we'll be ready when the next crisis hits. Cutting mRNA development now puts every American at greater risk.”* Over at the Environmental Protection Agency, the picture is far more muddled. The Washington Post reports that the EPA held a tense meeting this week on its plan to rescind the agency's drinking water standard with regard to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. In this meeting, state officials complained that mixed messages from federal regulators were frustrating their efforts. According to the Post “Despite the lack of clarity on what the EPA will do with the standard, states are still on the hook for implementing it.” Steven Elmore, chair of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, is quoted saying “Certain states have state laws that say their drinking water standard can't be more stringent than the federal law.” At the same time, 250 bills have been introduced in 36 states this year to address PFAS by “banning the chemicals in products, setting maximum levels in drinking water and allocating funding to clean up contamination,” and “Dozens of states have passed regulatory standards for at least one forever chemical in drinking water.” Put simply, chaos and confusion reign, and the American people will pay the price as toxic forever chemicals continue to pollute our drinking water.* Finally, the BBC reports Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans for the United States to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. According to this piece, this initiative – part of “US ambitions to build a permanent base for humans to live on the lunar surface” – will be fast-tracked through NASA with a goal of being completed by 2030. The BBC astutely observes “questions remain about how realistic the goal and timeframe are, given recent and steep [NASA] budget cuts.” The announcement of this literally outlandish potential boondoggle is driven by an announcement in May by Russia and China that they plan to build an automated nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035. That's right, a second space race is underway, and to paraphrase the 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte, the second time is always a farce.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In episode 1894, Jack and Miles are joined by science fiction and fantasy writer, author of Riot Baby and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, Tochi Onyebuchi, to discuss… It’s Ok That Medicaid Is Being Cut... YOU CAN NOW TOIL IN THE FIELDS, Is AI A Good Daddy? And more! It’s Ok That Medicaid Is Being Cut... YOU CAN NOW TOIL IN THE FIELDS Schmitt: "The answer is opening those opportunities up for American workers." Is AI A Good Daddy? LISTEN: Keeping You Close (Cesco Remix) by HalogenixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.